Strut like a tiger: Pants with stripes pattern in 4 styles

You think stripes make you look bulky and fat? Sometimes that’s true – especially when it comes to horizontal stripes that emphasize the center of the body. But vertical stripes (running up and down) can actually do the opposite. Pants with stripe patterns, in particular, make the legs look a little longer than they actually are. We show you how to perfectly combine pants with stripes.

Wearing pants with stripes pattern – a guide for men

Pants with stripes pattern, classic style:
The classic pant style with long stripes is the pin-striped suit with a white shirt and leather loafers. You can make the look a little more modern if you wear the dress pants with a plain non-patterned sports jacket. Depending on your office dress code, you may also be able to wear a powerful color like red. When you get home, you can swap your wingtips for old – maybe even yellow – sneakers and head to that after work party.

Pants with stripes pattern, casual style:
A vertical striped pattern on pants screams punk rock. If you like this style, you can choose a colorful or black and white design and wear rough leather boots with it. Sleeveless or slim fit shirts look great with this outfit. If your pants are striped in black and white, you can pick up on these colors on your top, but make it even louder. If your pant legs are already bright, there shouldn’t be too much going on color-wise on your top: either pick one (!) color from your pants and wear a shirt in that color or stick to a black, white or gray shirt.

Wearing pants with stripes pattern – a guide for women

Pants with stripes pattern for the office:
Vertical stripes make your legs look longer – especially when paired with stylish high heels. Pin-striped suit pants will make the look classic. For a less serious but nonetheless office-approved look, go for elegant striped pants with a color-coordinated blazer and a single color shirt or a plain blouse. Pumps in an eye-catching color like red or pink will jazz up the stripes nicely.

Pants with stripes pattern in your free time:
Shorts and 7/8 length pants will have everyone looking at your legs. That’s why you should go for more subtle tops like narrow cut shirts or blouses that are either white, black or in one of the same colors as the pants. Wedges and sandals complement the look in summer. In winter, ankle boots are practical because the striped pants just disappear right into them.

With striped pants, accessories should round off the outfit, not bulk it up. Black leather bracelets and belts go very well with this look. Women can also match them with a patent leather purse and gold, but delicate jewelry like earrings or a necklace.

Striped pants prove that they too can be the focus of an outfit.

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